Upcycled: Awesome Kitchen Islands Made From Old Dressers

Dresser turned kitchen island via hgtv

Don't know what to do with that old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom? 

How about repurposing that old salvaged dresser and turning it into a unique, one of a kind new kitchen island? 

Vintage Armoire Turned Secret Hidden Doors

A while back I did one of my upcycled and repurposed furniture blog posts entitled, The Upcycled Armoire, where I shared some very cool examples of vintage armoires that were not only refurbished, but they were also transformed to be used differently from their original purpose in the home. If you haven't seen the article, be sure to check it out (pinnable link below) for some instant inspiration! 

I just came across this vintage repurposed armoire and I had to share it with you. If you're not exactly clear on what an armoire is, it is a piece of furniture similar to a closet, that is used to store clothing. Armoires, or wardrobes as they are also known, were popular in old timey days due to the lack of closets in homes. You can still buy armoires, but if you are a teaquer as I am, you already know that they are often found at thrift shops, antique malls, and in some of the nicer flea markets. So why buy new when you can buy a vintage one and transform it with your DIY skills, right? Right.  

Obviously the one pictured above has been truly repurposed, gutted for whatever reason (hopefully due to damage and not just for fun), and turned into doors for a hidden room. The mirrors are an added bonus since they add depth to the room. This old armoire is certainly one of the old hulkingly giant ones, as it covers an entire doorway.  Reminiscent of  C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this armoire turned secret, hidden door transformation is one that is both charming and clever. 

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Fresh Ideas For Repurposing Dressers

Don't you just love it when you see a clever new use for an ordinary object?
I do! 

I especially like dressers. This is probably because I have a lot of stuff. 
When you have a lot of stuff, those extra dressers come in handy! 
As a matter of fact, I have three extra old dressers in my home.

One is in the foyer and holds seasonal  things such as winter gloves and hats.
 Another dresser in my living room keeps all of my daughters' art and craft supplies 
close at hand and organized.  A third extra dresser in my home is in my youngest
 daughter's room and is the perfect place for controlling stuffed animal overflow 
an as storage for clothes she is growing into.

Take a look at what some creative folks did with these old dressers, dresser drawers, 
and mirrors,  and maybe you will be inspired to think of how you could repurpose 
a dresser in your own home!

Put two dressers back to back to create a kitchen island

Creative fabric storage from an old dresser by Cameras and Chaos

Use the old dresser drawers as under-the-bed storage

Dresser turned into a kid's closet 

Dresser with legs removed and cushion added from BHG

Old dresser repurposed as a bathroom vanity

This DIY from HGTV shows how to covert and old dresser into a bathroom vanity

From dresser to dollhouse

Remove drawers, paint, and add baskets

Old dresser drawer made into a planter by Shagbark Sanctuary

This dresser works perfectly in this kitchen

What a pretty dresser to kitchen island upcycle!

Dresser mirror repurposed in the kitchen 

Armoire is now a buffet

Kitchen island in bright blue

Repurpose an old drawer as a new shelf! from BHG

Another example of repurposed dresser drawers

Before and after dresser to bench by Freddy and Petunia

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Like this post? You might also enjoy: 
Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered, & Decoupaged

Old Furniture Upcycled Into Dollhouses & Play Kitchens

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